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Updated 3/20/10

MARCH EVENTS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE/FAUNTLEROY YMCA (WSB sponsor) BRANCHES – CLICK HERE

MARCH EVENTS AT CAMP LONG

MARCH AND APRIL EVENTS AT THE SENIOR CENTER OF WEST SEATTLE (click here)

SPRING BROCHURE FOR ALL WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY CENTERS (PLUS SOUTH PARK), CLICK HERE

WEDNESDAYS-SUNDAYS THROUGH APRIL 3: “Sunlight” at ArtsWest (WSB sponsor)

MARCH 20: Six more days to weigh in on Route 22 proposed change (online survey and info here)

MARCH 20: West Seattle Boy Scouts collecting food door-to-door – if you got a door hanger, put your donation out today

MARCH 20: Spring Equinox at 10:32 am our time

MARCH 20: *Native Plant Sale to Benefit Wildlife* Go Natives! Nursery will have a spring native plant sale just west of the PCC on Saturday March 20th (as they have in the past) to benefit the West Seattle Backyard Wildlife Program. Last year’s sales resulted in the donation of over $400 worth of plants to the project along Alki. the sale will run from 10am to 5pm. The sale will be at the home of Rick and Brenda at 3225 47th Ave SW – follow the signs from CA and Admiral Way. Pre-orders can be called into Don Norman at 542-1275 and plants picked up on Saturday. For a list of inventory, check out www.gonatives.com Advice on converting your yard to make it wildlife friendly is free!

MARCH 20: Meeting to help organize new coop preschool at Youngstown Arts Center, 10 am in the north end – read this item for more details including who to RSVP to and where to join the meeting

MARCH 20: Community chat with School Board rep Steve Sundquist, High Point Library, 11 am

MARCH 20: Benefit brunch for Family Promise of Seattle, St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, with folk music, noon-2 pm

MARCH 20: Street Scramble at Alki Beach, 9 am (streetscramble.com)

MARCH 20: NASA Solar System Ambassador Alice Enevoldsen will host a Spring Equinox sunset viewing at Solstice Park (full details here)

MARCH 20: Mary Shaver Marionettes Present: Cinderella & the Bug Brigade
Saturday, 3/20/10
1-2 p.m.
Alki Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Ave. S.W.
Activity Fee: $5/person each show
Tickets can be bought at Alki Community Center by calling 206 -684 -7430 or register online at www.seattle.gov/parks.

MARCH 20: Come join the fun! We’ll pick up the trash around the playground and beyond depending on how many people participate.
When: March 20th from 10am-12pm
Where: Delridge Community Center Playground, 4501 Delridge Way S.W.
Why: With our new playground, and unusually warm weather this year, the playground and surrounding park is getting littered with trash. With budget cuts, the Parks Department is unable to keep it picked up regularly. The flower beds need love too, so if you have some gardening tools you can pull weeds too. Let’s work together and have fun! All ages are welcome. We’ll provide some coffee and hot chocolate to warm you up. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Prizes will be awarded – the very last chance to own a Heart Delridge Tee Shirt!

MARCH 20: South Seattle Community College Garden Center open 11-3 (north end of campus) (see the full season schedule here)

MARCH 21: SoundYoga (WSB sponsor) offers free Sunday yoga, 11 am

MARCH 21: West Seattle Room to Grow Preschool (westseattleroomtogrow.com) is hosting a Spring Open House on Sunday, March 21st from 1-4pm. Check out our space, enjoy refreshments and meet the teachers and current students. Children are welcome! Now enrolling for Spring, Summer and Fall sessions. Room to Grow Preschool fosters social skills by encouraging children to be kind, considerate and respectful of others. Low student to teacher ratios, for children ages 2 1/2 and older. Email Cara Starnes at westseattleroomtogrow@gmail.com or call (206) 240-8063 for our location and more information on the program.

MARCH 21 AND EVERY SUNDAY: 3 pm Sundays, board games at Starbucks in Morgan Junction – some will be there, but you’re welcome to bring your own!

MARCH 21 AND EVERY SUNDAY: West Seattle Farmers’ Market, 10 am-2 pm, The Junction (44th/Alaska)

MARCH 21: West Seattle Hi-Yu Festival Spring Tea and Silent Auction, 2 pm (more details here)

MARCH 21: Highland Park Improvement Club spring clean event

MARCH 21: From Community Harvest of Southwest Seattle: Planning is continuing on a Community Orchard for West Seattle, and it’s time to get more input from you – the West Seattle Community. We have found a site for our first orchard, have identified a potential funding source, and now we would like to hear your ideas – in person.
Come to a Community Orchard IDEAS meeting:
Sunday, March 21
7-8:30PM
Duwamish Co-housing Common House
6000 17th SW
This is an opportunity to learn more about the project (short term and long term) and share your ideas of what sorts of things to include in our plans. We welcome everyone to this meeting.join in the blossoming of ideas for growing an even greater abundance of local fruit.

MARCH 21: Seattle Humane Society Maxmobile pet adoption event at Next-to-Nature in The Junction, 11 am-3 pm

MARCH 21: GOLD BUYING EVENT at Wyatt’s Jewelers (WSB sponsor) in Westwood Village in partnership with Northwest Gold Exchange/206.938.GOLD (WSB sponsor), 11 am-5 pm

MARCH 21: Highland Park Spring Clean!
*Sunday March 21
10 am to 5 pm
Highland Park Improvement Club*
We will be planting street trees, building a new kiosk/sign, cleaning tables and chairs and walls and more, plus we will have equipment and bags for picking up litter in the neighborhood. Please join us! Bring gloves and whatever gear might be appropriate. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

MARCH 22: One lane closes for five months on 1st Avenue South eastbound exit from Spokane Street Viaduct (details here)

MARCH 22 AND EVERY MONDAY: Every Monday 7-8:30pm Ballroom & Latin dancing at Kenyon Hall – $15 drop in. More info www.balorico.blogspot.com – first Monday of the month, free ballroom/Latin dancing lessons at 6 pm

MARCH 22 AND EVERY MONDAY: West Seattle Duplicate Bridge Club, West Seattle Eagles Lodge 4426 Calif. Ave SW, 11 am every Monday. Contact Sue for info, 206-938-0179

MARCH 22: Parks and Green Spaces Levy Oversight Committee meets at Parks HQ downtown, 7 pm

MARCH 22: Informational meeting for this program:
Local teenagers have a chance to experience Japanese culture through the YMCA Teen Leadership Institute. Teens currently in grades 8-12 will travel to Kobe, Hiroshima and Kyoto this summer from July 22-Aug. 7, 2010. Applications are now being accepted through March 31 and group selection will take place in early April. Participants learn important leadership skills, cultural sensitivity, history and language through home stays, visiting historical places and interacting with teens their own age. There are 14 spots available in the Annual YMCA Teen Leadership Institute, a 45-year-old international partnership between the YMCA of Greater Seattle and Kobe YMCA. YMCA of Greater Seattle is part of the World Alliance of YMCAs in 122 countries. The Teen Leadership program is one of a number of international programs the Seattle YMCA is offering for teens, young adults and families. The subsidized cost for the program (including pre-trip training, airfare, transportation, food, lodging and activities) is $2,750. Financial assistance is available to the extent possible for those in need. Parents and applicants can join one of following information meetings to learn more about the trip:
Tuesday, March 22, 7:00 p.m.
West Seattle High School Library, 3000 California Ave SW

MARCH 22 AND EVERY MONDAY: Shadowland presents Eric Fridrich and Friends – Begins at 8 PM (Facebook event page here)

MARCH 22 AND EVERY MONDAY: West Seattle Duplicate Bridge Club, West Seattle Eagles Lodge 4426 Calif. Ave SW, 11 am every Monday. Contact Sue for info, 206-938-0179

MARCH 22 AND MONDAYS/THURSDAYS/SATURDAYS: The Hiawatha Tae Kwon Do Club is looking for new members for its ongoing classes at the Hiawatha Community Center in West Seattle. Adults (18 and older) can sign up to learn Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art known for its fast sparring techniques, dynamic forms, and strong kicks. The club is focused on self-improvement in a non-competitive atmosphere that promotes unity, respect, and indomitable spirit. Classes cost $30/month and meet Mondays & Thursdays 7-8:30pm and Saturdays 11:15am-1:15pm. Beginners are definitely welcome and preferred; new students can join at any time! Check out our website at www.hiawathatkd.org, email hiawathatkd@gmail.com for questions, or call (206) 684-7441 for registration information

MARCH 22 AND EVERY MONDAY: Trivia night at Christo’s on Alki with Tom Hutyler, starts at 7 pm. Cash prizes, and a new menu featuring new items and lower prices. Happy hour begins at 6:30 and Trivia Contest at 7…bring your friends and test your knowledge.

MARCH 22 AND EVERY MONDAY: Bingo at Alki UCC church – doors open at 5:30 pm, games start at 6:30 pm (read more here)

MARCH 22: Have a Conversation That Matters!
Monday, March 22nd, 6:45-9pm, C&P Coffee Co, 5612 California Ave SW
Please register through the Meetup group:
www.meetup.com/Conversations-That-Matter-Seattle/calendar/12667391/
Suggested donation of $5.
TOPIC: How can we creatively improve the quality of life for ourselves, our loved ones, and our community? “If you always do what you’ve always done, then you will always get what you’ve always got.” Creativity has long been seen as the domain of artists and advertisers. However, if creative problem-solving is a skill that can be learned (it is) and applied to any situation, why aren’t we using it more? Questions for reflection available on the Meetup page.

MARCH 23 AND EVERY TUESDAY: Rock music trivia every Tuesday night at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 8 pm

MARCH 23 AND EVERY TUESDAY: Open turntables night at Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor), 6 pm – see the calendar here

MARCH 23-24: Special Census 2010 information sessions, open to the community too, at South Seattle Community College (WSB sponsor) – full details here – Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week through March 31

MARCH 23: Rotary Club of West Seattle’s luncheon program: 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.: “Establishing Sustainable Prosthetic Services for Amputees in Haiti.” Winfried Danke, Executive Director of the Prosthetics Outreach Foundation, a world leader in ensuring that children and adults suffering from limb loss and deformity will have access to high quality orthopedic and rehabilitation services, will brief us on the current situation in Haiti and plans for long-term solutions. The public is welcome. We meet at Salty’s on Alki. Buffet lunch cost $20 per person. Visit http://www.westseattlerotary.org for more information.

MARCH 23: WALKING ON LOGS: Are you a fan of Walking on Logs? Are you interested in helping to maintain and preserve this West Seattle welcome symbol? If so, please join us at a meeting on Tuesday, March 23rd, 5:30 p.m. at the meeting room at the High Point branch library at 3411 S.W. Raymond Street (intersection of SW Raymond and 35th Avenue SW). The statues and surround have been maintained for the past decade or more by local hero Earl Cruzen. Earl is 89 now and it’s time for others to take over upkeep of the statues and the grounds directly surrounding them. The purpose of our meeting is to begin the process of creating a feasible long term solution for upkeep of the statues and the landscaping in the area immediately surrounding them. If you are seriously interested in helping find and create a solution and have time and/or resources to contribute, please join us at the meeting. We hope not only individuals, but community groups (particularly those groups that regularly use the statues to advertise their causes) and local businesses will join us in this endeavor. Hope to see you there. Nancy Driver on behalf of Earl Cruzen.

MARCH 23: Climb for a Cure fundraiser at Talarico’s – tons of auction items donated locally – 6-9 pm – details in this WSB Forums post

MARCH 23: Next meeting of the Alaskan Way Viaduct South Portal Working Group, Puget Sound Regional Council Board Room (1011 Western), 4 pm

MARCH 23 AND EVERY TUESDAY: Starlite Singer Songwriter Night at Shadowland in The Junction. Begins at 9:30PM

MARCH 23: The always-popular Fauntleroy Food Fest and FCA Annual Meeting will be Tuesday, March 23; 5:30 PM at The Hall at Fauntleroy. Mark your calendar for a leisurely evening of tasting, visiting, deciding, and browsing community information tables.

MARCH 24: Highland Park Action Committee meeting, Highland Park Improvement Club, 7 pm

MARCH 24 AND EVERY WEDNESDAY: Trivia at 6:45 pm, Skylark Cafe (WSB sponsor)

MARCH 24: Community chat with School Board rep Steve Sundquist, High Point Library, 11 am

MARCH 24: Poetry & Storytelling Event at C & P Coffee from 6-8 pm. Free, all ages, monthly series with a featured reader followed by open mic for stories and tales (short and tall).

MARCH 25: South Delridge/White Center Community Safety Coalition meeting, White Center DSHS office (directions here), 6 pm

MARCH 25: Author Reading and Signing at West Seattle Branch, Seattle Public Libraries
“All About Lulu” by Bainbridge Island author Jonathan Evison
When: March 25th, 2010
Time: 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Where: West Seattle Library, 2306 42nd Ave SW
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome.
The event is co-sponsored by Square One Books (WSB sponsor)
Copies of the book will be for sale at the reading.

MARCH 25: The West Seattle Democratic Women meet this upcoming THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010.
Discussion Group (subject “Corporate Personhood”) at 10:30 A.M.
Luncheon/Meeting begins with registration at 11:15 A.M..
Cost: $12 for Members; $15 for Non-Members.
Contact WSDW by noon Wednesday, March 24th at (206) 935-3216 or wsdwomen@yahoo.com to insure a seat at the Thursday meeting.
PROGRAM:
· Sherrill Huff, Director of King County Elections,
· Emily Willoughby, KCDCC 4th Vice Chair – How to be an Observer for the Primary and General Elections,
· Sabra Schneider, Candidate for 34th District State Representative
OF SPECIAL NOTE: Food Bank Drive continues!
Location: Banquet Room,
West Seattle Golf Course

MARCH 26: Spring Immune Support, Part 2, at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy (WSB sponsor), 5-6 pm

MARCH 26: Friday Skate Night at Alki Community Center! It’s every Friday through Friday, May 15, 2009, except for furlough days. 6:45 pm- 8:45 pm every Friday. Cost is $3 per person. Skates are available on site. For more information please call 206-684 -7430.

MARCH 26-28: Sidewalk sale at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor), including barbecue 6-9 pm on Friday night (business open till 9:30 that night) – details online here

MARCH 27-28: Alaskan Way Viaduct closed, 6 am-6 pm each day

MARCH 27: Tree-planting and Clean n Green event along Fauntleroy, starting from Fairmount Playfield, 9 am (more details here)

MARCH 27: Fireworks show on Elliott Bay, in honor of General Construction Company’s centennial (latest on the Seattle Special Events calendar)

MARCH 27: Floral department of Metropolitan Market-Admiral (WSB sponsor) hosting an informatioinal program featuring live orchids and cut orchids in designs. In the pavilion of the floral department hosted by Joan from Orchidaceae and Raul, Metropolitan Market’s floral manager. 2 presentations, one at 10:30 am and one at 1 pm. Orchids available for purchase, and a $5 off coupon will be offered. More info? Call 923-5342

MARCH 27: Peace Lutheran Church youth are holding a food drive March 27th to benefit the West Seattle and White Center Food Banks. Dropoffs can be made at Peace from 8 am-12:30 pm. (39th/Thistle)

MARCH 27: Parents Night Out!!! @ Lee’s Martial Arts!
Sat,March 27th
(Cost is $25/child, $40 for 2 siblings) 6-10 PM
Take advantage of this time to go shopping,sleep or to go on a date! We have pizza, games, popcorn, TKD, and movies for the kids! . All donations are welcome!! The proceeds go towards our Tuition Assistance program.This is open to the public so please let others know. RSVP to Lisa Skvarla @206-938-3375. Space is limited. Thank you in advance for your support!

MARCH 27: 34th Legislative District Republican caucus, Southwest Community Center, 9:15 am (district map and infolink here)

MARCH 27: Seafair Commodores Bowl-a-thon at West Seattle Bowl, 11 am

MARCH 27: Earth Hour tonight (details here), starts at 8:30 pm

MARCH 27: MUSIC NORTHWEST presents
Cutting Edge
New Works for Piano
A multi-media feast of post-minimalist piano music accompanied by vibrant visual art projections.
with pianists
Oksana Ezhokina
Robert Krupnick
Jane Harty
March 27, 2010
7:30 pm
Olympic Recital Hall
Program includes:
China Gates John Adams
Palais de Mari Morton Feldman
The Heaven Ladder, Book 7 Terry Riley
Moon Whispers, Cloud Shimmies Janice Giteck (World Premiere)
Private Dances Kyle Gann
Levante Osvaldo Golijov
Phrygian Dances John Adams
Olympic Recital Hall, 6000 16th Ave. SW, Seattle 98106
Located on the campus of South Seattle Community College. Free Parking.
Tickets and Directions: (206) 937 2899 or www.musicnorthwest.org $18/Gen; $16/Sr.; Free for students to age 25, but must be reserved in advance.

MARCH 27: Another bowl-a-thon at West Seattle Bowl, 2 pm, to benefit Solid Ground: “Strike Out Hunger” (more info here)

MARCH 27: White Center Educare Learning Center grand opening, 1 pm

MARCH 27: Singer/songwriter Tajci performs “I Thirst – The Crucifixion Story” at Holy Rosary Church in West Seattle. Tajci (Tatiana Cameron) was a pop music superstar in Communist Central Europe as a teenager, then abandoned her fame at age 21 and fled to the U.S., where she eventually began performing in churches. The performance features Contemporary Christian favorites such as Via Dolorosa, Tajci’s original songs, Hebrew and Gregorian chants, and Classic Hymns. The performance is free, but donations will be accepted. 7 pm

MARCH 28: Last day of operations for Morgan Junction Tully’s Coffee store

MARCH 28: Westwood Neighborhood Council and Friends of the Southwest Library co-sponsor a cleanup along 35th SW between SW Holden and SW Roxbury. Check in at the library, 10 am-1 pm

MARCH 28: Harvest Collective Finger Food Potluck at Big Al Brewing in White Center, 4:30 pm – explained on Sustainable West Seattle website

MARCH 28: From Tibbetts United Methodist Church- Palm Sunday service on March 28th will be a local presentation of Godspell – 10 am

MARCH 28: “Thriving in Menopause” event at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy (WSB sponsor) in The Junction, noon-4 pm

MARCH 29-APRIL 2: Spring Break for Seattle Public Schools (full calendar here)

MARCH 29: Meeting about Murray pump station “combined sewer overflow” plan, Southwest Community Center, 6 pm (more details here)

MARCH 29-31: Alki Kids’ Place spring-break camp.
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Ages 4 -14
$50 per child for the full day or $25 per child half day (9-1 or 1-6)
Lunch and snacks are included. Activities include: games, crafts, movies, music, stories, baking, beach walks and much more. Special activities during Spring Break Camp: dyeing eggs, egg hunt, and basket crafts. Contact Cheryl to register 206.938.0145 or alkikidsplace@aol.com

MARCH 30: Admiral Neighborhood Association crime-prevention seminar at Hiawatha, 6:30 pm

MARCH 31: Groundbreaking for new South Park transfer station – 3:30 pm at the bus yard, 5-7 pm open house at SP Community Center

APRIL 1: Scheduled grand opening for Bin 41 wine shop in The Junction, 11 am (more here)

APRIL 1: Scheduled reopening of The Swinery

APRIL 1: From Tibbetts United Methodist ChurchThursday, April 1 at 7:30pm – Maundy Thursday/Good Friday Service.

APRIL 1: Registration begins: 11th Annual Lee’s Martial Arts Summer Camps!!!
Cost is $225/week
July 12th- 16th 9-3:30 PM (followed by a potluck party in the evening)
August 9th -13th 9-3:30 PM
** After care is provided too.
Registration will start April 1st 2010. Space is limited!! This event is open to the community. Please RSVP to Lisa Skvarla @206-938-3375 Thank you!

APRIL 1: Seattle Parks facilities smoking rules and new Code of Conduct scheduled to take effect

APRIL 3: Cambodian New Year festival in White Center, all day – more here

APRIL 3: Our West Seattle Thriftway Famous Easter Egg hunt is coming up on Saturday, April 3rd. Hunt begins at 9 a.m. and runs while supplies last. Welcome to kids aged 0 – 10. This year we have over 15,000 eggs filled with goodies and prizes!

APRIL 3: All West Seattle community centers have egg hunts at 10 am – full details here

APRIL 4: The 71st Annual Easter Morning Sunrise Service will be on April 4th this year at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 6701 – 30th Ave. SW. The preacher will be Father John Madigan, parish priest at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in West Seattle. This is the first time that a Roman Catholic priest will be preaching at this sunrise service. Come and be a part of this historic event as we celebrate Christ’s victory over death. This service is sponsored by the West Seattle Ministerial Association and hosted by Forest Lawn Cemetery & Funeral Home. Call Pastor Randy Leskovar at 206-925-4487 if you have any questions. Refreshment will be served after the service.

APRIL 4: Argosy Cruises presents:
EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH CRUISE
Sunday, April 4, 12pm-2pm
Royal Argosy, Pier 56, Seattle Waterfront
Enjoy Easter Brunch with the family this April on the beautiful Royal Argosy. Guests will have fabulous views of the Seattle skyline during their cruise, a delicious brunch buffet and live music on some decks. Plus a special “kids area” (unsupervised) with arts and crafts, as well as an on-board Easter Egg Hunt for small children! There will also be an Easter bunny for photos. Rate: Adults and Seniors $59pp, Children aged 5-12 $20, Children 4 and under no charge. (Dining Room service charge and applicable taxes additional at time of booking)

APRIL 4: First West Seattle Spokespeople bike ride, meet at Alki Bike and Board, 2606 California SW, 10 am (and every 1st Sunday) – see the original announcement here

APRIL 4: Argosy Cruises presents EASTER SUNDAY ON BLAKE ISLAND
Sunday, April 4, 11:30am-3:30pm
Pier 55, Seattle Waterfront
Enjoy an afternoon outing with your family which includes a cruise to Blake Island, a wonderful lunch buffet and Easter Egg Hunt on the Island (indoors if the weather is uncooperative!) In the longhouse Paul Richardson will be providing some wonderful background music, and the Easter Bunny will be joining us as well! Rate: Adults $69pp, Children aged 5-12 $29, Children 4 and under no charge. (Festive Cabaret Seating applies – parties sit with other parties to fill a table)

APRIL 4: From Tibbetts United Methodist Church Sunday, April 4 Easter Sunday
8 – 9:45 am – Youth Group hosts the annual Tibbetts Pancake Breakfast
10:00 am – Celebration of Resurrection
And after the service is an Easter Egg Hunt for all the kids!

APRIL 5: First day of the King County Water Taxi’s 2010 season (here’s our sneak peek at the vessel)

APRIL 7: Southwest District Council meeting, with guests including City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen, South Seattle Community College (WSB sponsor) board room, 7 pm

APRIL 7: 34th District Democrats‘ monthly meeting, The Hall at Fauntleroy, 7 pm

APRIL 7: West Seattle Chamber of Commerce annual awards breakfast, Salty’s on Alki, 7:30 am (ticket info at wschamber.com)

APRIL 8: APRIL 8, 15, 22, 29: READ THE KORAN IN FOUR WEEKS, First Lutheran Church of West Seattle, 935-6530, www.flcws.org (Have you wanted to know for yourself what the Koran says in a world where Islam is mentioned nearly every day in the news? Then make plans now to join this four-week guided reading led by Pastor Ron Marshall — who’s been teaching this class four times a year since 2003. The $50 registration fee includes an authorized translation of the Koran for your keeping. Worksheets and other background handouts from Islamic scholars will be provided for each class session the week before. Call now to register or make inquiries.)

APRIL 8: West Seattle Art Walk, 6-9 pm, venues all over West Seattle (listed here)

APRIL 9: Twelfth Night Productions opens “The Miss Firecracker Contest” at Youngstown Arts Center – full details here

APRIL 9-10: The West Seattle Lions Club presents its 16th annual garden sale:
Friday April 9, 5pm–8pm
Saturday April 10, 9am–3pm
at the West Seattle Senior Center, 4217 SW Oregon

APRIL 10: High Point Summer Youth Activities Fair, 10 am-1 pm (more here)

APRIL 10: Friends of the Animals Foundation auction: The auction will be a joint one with Feral Cat Assistance and Trapping and will be held at the RockSport (behind Super Supplements) on Saturday, April 10th from 2-5pm. “Let’s Fix The Problem Together.” More info here!

APRIL 10: Hungarian Buffet and Ethnic Dancers: The Partner Church Ministry of East Shore Unitarian Church and Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation will host its annual gala from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 Saturday, April 10, in the East Shore UU sanctuary. A traditional Hungarian buffet will be served, and we’ll enjoy entertainment from the Kisbetyárok Family Dancers. The Rev. Leon Hopper will speak about the history of the partnership as we celebrate 20 years. The event is a fundraiser for the Partner Church Ministry and will benefit our three partner congregations, one in Romania and two in India. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students ages 12 to 18. Children 11 and younger will be admitted free. Reservations are required and may be made after services or by contacting Elizabeth Kelley at elizakelley@gmail.com or 425-301-6426.

APRIL 11: Board Game Afternoon at Southwest Branch Library, presented by Friends of Southwest Library, 1-4:30 pm

APRIL 11: West Seattle Art Club celebrates its centennial witha Centennial Tea, West Seattle Library, 2-4 pm

APRIL 11: “Borscht and Bagels” get-together for Delridge Produce Cooperative at SW Youth and Family Services HQ, 2:30 pm (more details here)

APRIL 11: Kathy’s Anti-Inflammatory Diet Class at the Kenney.
Sundays, April 11, 18, 25, May 2 (NOT May 9), May 16, 2010 at 1:00 to 2:30 PM.
Read about Kathy’s Diet here:
http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/vashon/vib/lifestyle/44829877.html
Cost: $125 for the 5-week series
Register for class here:

http://toquietinflammation.com/westseattle.html

In a five (5) week series of classes, you will learn the causes of inflammation and how to reduce it. As inflammation is reduced, people often experience improved sleep, reduced aches and pains, improved health, overall weight loss, lowered cholesterol and reduced sinus congestion.

APRIL 11: Honk Fest West shuts down part of The Junction for a musical street party (more here)

APRIL 11: Dog Makeovers and Bake Sale for the Cure
Muttley Crew for the cure!
Dogs deserve to be pampered too! Come have your dog washed and nails clipped to help support the 3 day for the cure. Canine and human treats available at bake sale while you wait! All by donation only, call and make an appointment! This is a fundraiser for the Trippin’ Ta Ta’s and to support the Cure for Breast Cancer. All donations help support finding a cure.
Date: Sunday, April 11, 2010 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Muttley Crew Cuts 4200 SW Admiral Way Suite C Seattle (West Seattle)
Contact Info: Muttley Crew Cuts 206.932.6888
karenr@pacificbuildingservices.com
Kelly@muttleycrewcuts.com

APRIL 13: Fauntleroy Community Association meeting, The Hall at Fauntleroy, 7 pm

APRIL 13: Book signing with Sam Cutler at Easy Street Records in The Junction (full details on their calendar)

APRIL 13: Admiral Neighborhood Association meeting, Admiral Church basement meeting room, 7 pm

APRIL 13: North Delridge Neighborhood Council, Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 6:30 pm

APRIL 15: Alki Community Council meeting: Meeting begins at 7 p.m at Alki UCC Church at 6115 SW Hinds. Visit www.alkinews.com for more information.

APRIL 17: Black Tie Bingo to support Providence Mount St. Vincent (watch this page)

APRIL 17: All are invited to a family water safety event at Southwest Pool, located at 2801 SW Thistle. Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Washington State Drowning Prevention Network, invites you to attend April Pools Day, a free event focused on water safety tips and fun family activities. Don’t miss this chance to get ready for summer by participating in April Pools Day. Learn to be safe and have fun together as a family! It’s FREE!
Time: 10:30 a.m.-Noon Apr 17, 2010

APRIL 17: Duwamish Alive! read more here

APRIL 17: Record Store Day! Big day for Easy Street Records

APRIL 20: Alauda belly-dancing showcase at Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor)

APRIL 20: West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting, Southwest Precinct, 7 pm

APRIL 24: 3rd meeting on Westcrest Park (West Seattle Reservoir expansion) design/plan, 10 am, Southwest Community Center (more here)

APRIL 24: Annual Holy Rosary HEART auction/dinner gala (more info here)

APRIL 24: Spring Cleaning Event
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Windermere Fauntleroy
6505 California Ave SW
Protect your privacy and have a little fun. Please join us at Windermere/Fauntleroy for a shredding & hardware recycling event. We will provide a high speed shredding truck for your documents & InterConnection.org will handle the pick up of the hardware items. Come around to our back parking lot for the drop off. Refreshments will be served inside the office. Go to WestSeattleRocks.com for more info

APRIL 25: Ski and sports equipment swap at Lafayette Elementary to benefit playground project

APRIL 28-MAY 23: “Tell Me on a Sunday” at ArtsWest

APRIL 28: Public meeting with Parks Superintendent Tim Gallagher, Delridge Community Center, details TBA

APRIL 29: Author Reading and Signing at Southwest Branch, Seattle Public Libraries
“Guernica” by Tacoma author Dave Boling
When: April 29th, 2010
Time: 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Where: Southwest Branch Library, 9010 35th Ave SW
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome.
The event is co-sponsored by Square One Books (WSB sponsor)
Copies of the book will be for sale at the reading.

APRIL 29: “Dining Out for Life,” with at least 4 West Seattle restaurants participating (here’s our update from early March)

APRIL 30: “Instruments of Change” gala fundraiser for West Seattle Food Bank. The Hall at Fauntleroy, 6 pm. More info here; event sponsors include WSB

MAY 2010: 1st Avenue South onramp to westbound West Seattle Bridge will be permanently closed, no access at that spot until new ramp is open in late 2011 as part of Spokane Street Viaduct Widening Project

MAY 1-2: 44th Annual Rock and Gem Show: “Gems in Bloom”
Location / Venue: Alki Masonic Temple – West Seattle, 4736 40th Ave.
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Dates and Times: Saturday, May 1 (10 AM to 5 PM); Sunday, May 2 (10 AM to 5 PM)
E-mail: westseattlerockshow@hotmail.com
Web site: www.westseattlerockclub.org
Cost: Free
Every year the West Seattle Rock Club holds a Rock and Gem Show. The theme of this year’s show is “Gems in Bloom”. It will include beautiful displays of rocks, mineral specimens, fossils, geodes, gemstones, crystals and more. Displays are created by club members of all ages. There will also be demonstrations of jewelry and lapidary techniques like cabochon, cutting, beading and wire-wrapping. Vendors will have items for sale: jewelry, minerals, silver-work, beading supplies, fossil specimens, geodes, rough and polished rocks. The event is very kid-friendly with lots of activities: Kids can make their own Gem Tree. The Burke Museum will have a display. And “Amazing Earth Theater” will show educational videos.

MAY 8: 6th annual West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, coordinated by WSB

MAY 8: Annual Letter Carriers’ “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive – put a bag of nonperishable food by your mailbox!

MAY 15: White Center Spring Clean

MAY 15: Walk with Us to Cure Lupus, Alki 5K, 9 am

MAY 17: Navos will be hosting an open house from 6 until 7 pm on its West Seattle Campus. This event is free and includes an overview from CEO, Dr David Johnson, who has been with Navos for over ten years and has over thirty years experience in community mental health. We will also hear from a Navos client who has made remarkable progress in his recovery.

MAY 20: Taste of West Seattle to benefit West Seattle Helpline – details to come

MAY 23: West Seattle 5K walk/run at Alki (co-sponsored by WSB) – register online here

MAY 24: Memorial Day means the start of weekend 1-4 pm open houses at Alki Lighthouse

JUNE 3: Lunafest at Admiral Theater in West Seattle: Stroller Strides & Luna Mom’s Club in Seattle are the host with 10% of the proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Fund and the remaining going to
The Salvation Army Seattle Social Services Domestic Violence Programs
-Community Advocacy Program
-Catherine Booth House
-Hickman House
The website for the Lunafest event is
http://www.lunafest.org/calendar-detail.cfm?EventID=620There is a video of the films on the main Lunafest website. These are short films written and directed by women for women. This will be an ALL women event and we have a team of moms working on procuring silent auction items, marketing and promoting the event and obtaining sponsorship. We will also be working with Luna Moms Club and Stroller Strides groups from throughout the surrounding area to promote and attend this event. We are all making it the official “Mom’s Night Out” for June. This event date will also coincide with Stroller Strides in Seattle’s 1 year anniversary (May 13) under current leadership.

JUNE 5: Delridge Day, at Delridge Community Center, tentatively scheduled for 11 am-3 pm

JUNE 5: ArtsWest’s fundraising gala (details here)

JUNE 5: Admiral Neighborhood Association Adopt-A-Street cleanup, meet at Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor) at 9 am

JUNE 6: Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure, not on The Viaduct this year, Seattle Center instead

JUNE 8: Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare class, free, Delridge Library, 6:30 pm (full info here)

JUNE 12-13: Tentatively scheduled dates for Morgan Junction Community Festival

JUNE 15: West Seattle High School Grad Night

JUNE 18-19: Relay for Life of West Seattle (more details here)

JUNE 22: Last scheduled day of classes for Seattle Public Schools (full calendar here)

JUNE 26: Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon (and Half Marathon) will close Alaskan Way Viaduct part of the day

JUNE 30: South Park Bridge scheduled to close permanently, 7 pm

JULY 9-10-11: West Seattle Summer Fest!

JULY 10: Seattle Seafair Pirates Landing, Alki Beach – more at seafair.com

JULY 18: The West Seattle Garden Tour celebrates the art of gardening for its 16th year on Sunday, July 18, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s self-guided tour showcases seven residential gardens and one public garden and includes a noontime lecture. Tickets for the tour are $15, which includes lecture admission, (children under 12 are free). Tickets will be available throughout the Seattle metro area as well as on-line beginning in early June. For additional information about the gardens, lecture, ticket outlets, beneficiaries and sponsors please visit our website at: http://www.westseattlegardentour.com (This year’s sponsors include WSB)

JULY 24: West Seattle American Legion Post 160 Grand Parade!

JULY 29: Admiral Neighborhood Association’s Summer Concerts at Hiawatha series begins

JULY 31: Seafair Torchlight Parade downtown

AUGUST 6-8: Seafair Air Show (Blue Angels!) and Hydro Races

AUGUST 28: Admiral Neighborhood Association Adopt-A-Street cleanup, meet at Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor) at 9 am

NOVEMBER 6: Gathering of Neighbors, Chief Sealth High School

DECEMBER 4: Admiral Neighborhood Association Adopt-A-Street cleanup, meet at Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor) at 9 am

If you’re working way in advance and would rather send us something by “snail mail,” you’ll find that address here. Thanks!

OTHER CALENDARS:
Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor) live music
Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) events calendar
Shipwreck Tavern live music
Seattle Public Library weekly events (systemwide)
34th District Democrats
Easy Street in-store performances
Kenyon Hall
Providence Mount St. Vincent
South Seattle Community College
Sustainable West Seattle
West Seattle Community Centers and Parks
West Seattle Movies on the Wall
West Seattle PCC Classes
Seattle Dance Info Calendar
Puget Sound Blood Center (looking for mobile blood drives)
Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center
City of Seattle Special Events
Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners
West Seattle High School athletics schedule
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy in The Junction (WSB sponsor)